Functional Skills English Reading and Writing Initial Assessment based on Pearson Edexcel criteria. Aimed at post 14- adult learners. Reading Assessment contains a range of questions from Entry Level to Level 2. Writing Assessment contains three writing tasks aimed at Entry Level 3 - Level 2. Answers and marking criteria included. Also includes a powerpoint providing background to Functional Skills English, a short quiz and icebreaker activity. Takes 1.30 to deliver.

A Functional Skills English formal letter writing assessment resource aimed at Level 1 and Level 2 students (14-19+ adults) but can be adapted for Entry 3 . This would also be a useful resource for supporting GCSE English Language Transactional Writing as well as Life and Employability Skills as it focuses on a letter of application for a restaurant job. First Activity: When delivering this lesson I begin with the powerpoint presentation (25 minutes) The included powerpoint covers SPAG starters, contextual information on the history of letter writing and short activities for students to work in pairs and discuss the differences between writing emails and formal letters. Students spend 5 minutes on each activity, then feedback to the class and discuss ideas collectively. Second Activity Discuss the importance of format and layout in formal letters and students fill in a formal letter template. Students work together looking at an example letter, once they have filled in their template and check that they have put the details in the correct place. (20 minutes) Third Activity**** Students complete the writing assessment which is aimed at reflecting the requirements of Functional Skills English Assessments. (30 minutes). All of the resources and activities can be delivered in an hour to an hour an a half .

This resource allows students to understand the importance of having good English skills in order to access their chosen career. It also includes some brief information on the history of the English language in order to add context to the way English language has evolved. Aimed at 16 - 19 learners but could also be used for neuro diverse learners and reluctant learners( as it is broken down into small chunks) as well as ESOL and Functional Skills English learners. Suitable for learners thinking of making career choices The lesson includes a power point with: Starters: 10 minutes spelling and punctuation with answers images for learners to think about descriptive language and identifying nouns and verbs Contextual Information: 15 minutes Two videos and links based on the history of English language and how it evolved with some related questions Writing Activities: Learners will: Create a personal record of how they use reading, writing and communication skills everyday. 15 minutes Research a chosen career and English skills needed 30 minutes Create an information leaflet on a chosen career 30 minutes Extension writing activities The research activities and the example leaflet focus on careers within the media although can be adapted for any career. All times are approximate - I have found that the lesson can be delivered in 1 hour 30 minutes.